BIOGRAPHY

Multiple prizes and scholarships winner Lam Sum Yu Kevin has graduated from Royal Academy of Music in 2021 where he studied with Lionel Handy for 5 years. During his study, Kevin participated in several masterclasses by Chu Yi-bing, Walther Schulz, Adrian Brendel, Josephine Knight, Gary Hoffman and Kathryn Stott. On top of numerous solo performance experiences, Kevin was privileged to play in orchestra under the baton of Christoph Eschenbach, Semyon Bychkov, Oliver Knussen, Sir Mark Elder and more.

As an active performer, Kevin has been invited to perform in countries around the world, including diplomatic performances in Europe, Asia and Australia including Helsinki, Stockholm, Hamburg, cities in China and Sydney representing the HKETO (Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office). Apart from classical music, Kevin is also interested in different genre of music including jazz, tango and pop music. Recently in May 2026, Kevin performed in the EEG 25th Anniversary Concert held at Kai Tak Stadium as a member of the band led by renowned jazz composer and musician Joyce Cheung.

Kevin picked up his interest in music in his early years when he started piano at 4 and cello at 6. By obtaining both FTCL certificates for piano and cello at the age of 14 and 15, Kevin’s teachers Maria Ho, Dr. Edward Ho, Christy Wong and William Tsui has played a significant role in further extending his talent to pursue music performance as his first study in post- secondary studies. He then received both BMus (Hon) and MA awards at the Royal Academy of Music. Along his fruitful music journey, Kevin has been awarded numerous prizes and scholarships including the most outstanding cellist award for three consecutive years in Diocesan Boys’ School, The Jacland Lai Foundation Scholarship for five consecutive years, Entrance scholarship of Royal Academy of Music, Highly Recommend in the Wolfe Wolfinsohn String Quartet Prize and more.

As one of the directors of Cellosophy Studio and founding member of the Ninety’s Quartet which based in Hong Kong, Lam is also an active member in numerous orchestras in Hong Kong, including Hong Kong Sinfonietta, Hong Kong String Orchestra, Hong Kong New Music Ensemble, Atlas Ensemble, Opera Hong Kong Orchestra, Atlas Ensemble, Pan Asia Symphony Orchestra and more.